WORLD DISCIPLINES

TAP DANCE
TAP DANCE SOLO MALE

1. TAP DANCE SOLO FEMALE
2. TAP DANCE DUO
3. TAP DANCE TRIO
4. TAP DANCE SMALL GROUP
5. TAP DANCE FORMATION
   

A. All categories shall dance to their own music.
B. Length of exhibition: Solo, Duos – 1:45 minutes minimum to 2:15 minutes maximum. Groups – 2:30 minutes minimum to 3:00 minutes maximum. Formations – 2:30 minutes minimum to 4:00 minutes maximum.
C. No dancer shall compete against himself.
D. Characteristics and movement. Although the primary emphasis should be the harmonious blend of the dancer’s footwork (sound), many variables exist. All forms of tap will compete against each other, such as, Rhythm, Hoofing, Buck and Wing, Waltz Clog, Military, Precision Kick Line, Latin and Musical Theater.
E. Jingle taps, double taps or double claques are not permitted.
F. Taps are not allowed at any time in the music or recording.
G. Personal amplification devices are not permitted.
H. No more than 30 seconds of acappella or tacit (no music) may be used in any one routine. The absence of music must be during the music and not at the beginning or end.
I. The dancer’s taps and the music must be clearly audible to the dancer, audience and adjudicators. It is the Organizers duty to make sure the stage has adequate floor microphones and speakers to make this possible.
J. Acrobatic tricks that are an integral part of the routine is permitted but will not enhance the dancers score. These tricks could detract from the score if they are not performed technically correct.
K. Lip-Sync in any form is not permissible, however, personal interpretation of feeling or emotion is permitted.
L. Stage props are permissible when carried by the dancer/s in one trip. Stagehands are not allowed to carry props for the dancers.

1. DANCE SHOW
2. DANCE SHOW SOLO MALE
3. DANCE SHOW SOLO FEMALE
4. DANCE SHOW DUO
5. DANCE SHOW TRIO (at this time it is being voted on to see if it will be allowed)
6. DANCE SHOW SMALL GROUP
7. DANCE SHOW FORMATION

IDO JAZZ DANCE
.1. JAZZ DANCE SOLO MALE ( 1 dancer)
.2. JAZZ DANCE SOLO FEMALE (1 dancer)
.3. JAZZ DANCE DUO/Trio (2-3 dancers)
.4. JAZZ DANCE GROUP (4-7 dancers)
.5. JAZZ DANCE FORMATION (8-24 dancers)

A. All categories shall dance to their own music
B. Length of exhibition: Solo, Duos/Trio– 1:45 minutes minimum to 2:15 minutes maximum. Groups – 2:30 minutes minimum to 3:00 minutes maximum. Formations – 2:30 minutes minimum to 4:00 minutes maximum.
C. No dancer shall compete against him self.
D. Characteristics and movement: Jazz Dance is a multi faceted art form. The following types of Jazz Dance are examples of what is permissible in this category.
E. Primitive Jazz – This dance form stemmed from early African Folk Dances, which were done by slaves, brought to America from Africa, West Indies, Cuba, Panama and Haiti.
Early Jazz – Received its roots from the music of the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Dances included the Two-Step or Cakewalk, and later became the Grizzly Bear, Bunny Hug, Turkey Trot, and Texas Tommy. These evolved into the fast music and dances of the 1920’s, the One-Step, Lindy Hop, Charleston and Black Bottom.
Musical Comedy or Theatre Jazz – From the 1930’s through the 1940’s Musical Comedy or Theatre Jazz became very popular because of Movies and the Theatre. Many dance forms were incorporated in the use of Musical Comedy Jazz. Ballet with “On Your Toes”, Modern Dance was used in “Oklahoma” and “Brigadoon”. During the 1950’s and 1960’s dance became a very integral part of telling the story in Musical Theatre. Such musicals as “Flower Drum Song”, “Destry Rides Again”, “West Side Story” and “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”, illustrates this. In 1978 the musical “Dancing” showed that the songs and book were secondary to the dancing; in fact, they are almost non-existent.
Contemporary Jazz – Primarily performed to music of the day, it began in the late 1950’s to the music of Contemporary Jazz musicians like Dizzy Gillespie, Art Tatum and Dave Brubeck.

Jazz Dance - Today, Jazz Dance may be danced in many different styles and tempos, using themes based on Afro-Cuban, Oriental, Spanish or other national themes. It may be performed as a character, such as Cowboy, Sailor, Clown, etc. It may also be abstract in nature. Lyrical Jazz, performed to such music as Bette Midler's, Wind Beneath My Wings, may be included in the Jazz Dance discipline, as well as Modern Dance. Other contemporary IDO disciplines, such as Hip-Hop, Disco, Break Dance and Electric Boogie may be incorporated but must never dominate.

F. The entire routine must consist of Jazz work. Jazz technique, turns, jumps isolations, stretch, as well as use of port de bras, legs, upper body. Timing and rhythm will be considered in marking. Suitable footwear must be worn.
G. Acrobatic tricks that are integral parts of the routine are permitted but will not enhance the dancers score. These tricks could detract from the score if they are not performed technically correct.
H. Lip-Sync in any form is not permissible, however, personal interpretation of feeling or emotion is permitted.
I. Stage props are permissible when carried by the dancer/s in one trip. Stagehands are not allowed to carry props for the dancers.
J. The dancer/s cannot use liquids or other substances that can litter the dance floor.
K. In children’s category, lifts are forbidden. Lifts are defined as those figures performed with the help of another dancer or person, when the dancer’s both feet leave the dance floor

BALLET
AGE DIVISIONS
The following age divisions will be used in all IDO Events:
• Children, 11& Under
• Juniors, 12 – 15
• Adults (1), 16 & Over

The dancer's age is determined by the year of birth as it falls within the calendar year of the competition. In the case of duos or couples, the eldest partner governs the age division. A partner no more than two years younger than the lower age limit, may dance in an older division and the age span cannot exceed three years. Example: One dancer is 10 and one is 13, they may dance in the junior division but if the younger is only 9 they may not. In the case of groups and formations, all dancers must fall within the age division and no one must be younger or older than the specified ages.

As long as a Junior World is the reigning Junior World Champion and at the same time is too old to be able to defend his or her Junior title next year, he or she will have the right to participate as a "wild card," in the adult category, in that discipline. The same will be true for the Children's division.
  
   
CATEGORIES OF IDO EVENTS
• Solo - Male and/or Female (if divided, it must be specified in the title of the event)
• Duo - Two Females or two Males or Male and Female
• Trio - New for 2006 .........Duo/Trios are being added to some World Championships
• Couple - Male and Female
• Small Group - 4 – 7 Dancers
• Formation - 8 – 24 Dancers
• Production - 25 or more dancers

TIME LIMITS OF IDO EVENTS (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Showdance,Modern)
Solo – 1:45-2:15 minutes
Duet / Trio – 1:45-2:15
Group – 2:30-3:00 min.
Formations (Large Groups) 2:30-4:00 minutes
Production - 5 minutes – 13 minutes, (plus 5 minute set-up time)

1. Characteristics and Movement: This discipline must be performed using the Classical Ballet Technique and style and may be performed in soft ballet slippers or Pointe shoes. Although the choreography may be of a modern nature, it may not deviate from what is commonly known as Classical Ballet, Lyric, Modern and Modern Jazz pieces may not be performed in this discipline.
2. Acrobatic Movements: Not permitted in Ballet discipline
3. Lifts: Permitted (and Encouraged) in all division with the exception of Children’s Divisions. Lifts are defined as: Movements or figures in which both feet of one dancer are off the floor and such figures/movements are performed with he help/physical support of another person. Any lifts used must remain in the Classical Ballet traditions, and may include drop-falls, supported turns and jumps resulting in catches. However, all dances are in a constant evolution and growth, so experimental and original choreography is encouraged.
4. Stage Props: Are allowed, but must be carried on and off the floor by the dancer in one trip. No stagehands or helpers allowed with props.

MODERN
AGE DIVISIONS
The following age divisions will be used in all IDO Events:
•     Children, 11& Under
•     Juniors, 12 – 15
•     Adults (1), 16 & Over

The dancer's age is determined by the year of birth as it falls within the calendar year of the competition. In the case of duos or couples, the eldest partner governs the age division. A partner no more than two years younger than the lower age limit, may dance in an older division and the age span cannot exceed three years. Example: One dancer is 10 and one is 13, they may dance in the junior division but if the younger is only 9 they may not. In the case of groups and formations, all dancers must fall within the age division and no one must be younger or older than the specified ages.

As long as a Junior World is the reigning Junior World Champion and at the same time is too old to be able to defend his or her Junior title next year, he or she will have the right to participate as a "wild card," in the adult category, in that discipline. The same will be true for the Children's division.
   
  
CATEGORIES OF IDO EVENTS
• Solo - Male and/or Female (if divided, it must be specified in the title of the event)
• Duo - Two Females or two Males or Male and Female
• Trio - New for 2006 .........Duo/Trios are being added to some World Championships
• Couple - Male and Female
• Small Group - 4 – 7 Dancers
• Formation - 8 – 24 Dancers
• Production - 25 or more dancers

TIME LIMITS OF IDO EVENTS (Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Showdance,Modern)
Solo – 1:45-2:15 minutes
Duet / Trio – 1:45-2:15
Group – 2:30-3:00 min.
Formations (Large Groups) 2:30-4:00 minutes
Production - 5 minutes – 13 minutes, (plus 5 minute set-up time)

1. Characteristics and Movement: The same rules apply as in Classical Ballet, but using traditional Modern Technique. However, Modern dance was originally a rebelion against Classical Technique. Therefore, original techniques and choreography are encouraged
2. Stage Props: Are allowed, but must be carried on and off the floor by the dancer in one trip. No stagehands or helpers allowed with props.